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February 2024

Save money with a Carer Card

Did you know you can get some great discounts if you have a Carer Card (sometimes known as the “we care” card)? Victorian Carer Card holders get discounts on shopping, public transport, and leisure activities. Shopping discounts with a Carer...Read more about Save money with a Carer Card

A family of four are outdoors. The father is holding a mobile phone to take a selfie of the group. The child in the center of the group is in a wheelchair.

How to get funding at childcare and kinder

Kindergarten and child care can be an exciting step for you and your child as they learn, play, make friends, and have fun. The good news is that there is funding assistance to support the inclusion of children with disability...Read more about How to get funding at childcare and kinder

December 2023

Leaving school a better place

Finding a supportive school has made all the difference for Angie and her son Liam, who lives with an extremely rare disability.  Liam was born 10 years ago in Canberra before moving to the United States; he was born with...Read more about Leaving school a better place

NDIS Review: what does it mean for families?

The NDIS Review final report has been released. It outlines how the NDIS can work better now and in the future, and makes some big recommendations. So what does it mean for families with children with disability? We’ve summarised the...Read more about NDIS Review: what does it mean for families?

A teenage boy with disability and a Mohican style haircut sits with his arm around his mother's shoulder. They are both smiling and doing a sand puzzle.

November 2023

Free virtual emergency medical service

It can be stressful taking your child to a hospital emergency department, especially at busy times like evenings and weekends, when there are lots of people and long wait times. The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) is a FREE online...Read more about Free virtual emergency medical service

A woman and her daughter speak to a doctor via video call on a laptop. The mother has a hand on her daughters face.